Physical Therapy Assistant

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Zanesville, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services in patients’ homes under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the applicable state scope of practice. The PTA educates patients and their families, supports patient safety and independence, and completes accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency protocols and legal, Medicare, and federal requirements. This role serves the Blue Rock, Duncan Falls, South/East Zanesville, and surrounding areas for Genesis Home Care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM. The PTA follows the Physical Therapist’s plan of care, performs prescribed physical therapy procedures and tests, monitors and reports patient response and progress, and works with the Physical Therapist to address functional problems and patient goals. The role includes educating patients, family members, and staff; coordinating care with physicians and coworkers; participating in case conferences, on-call requirements, training, and agency meetings; and driving to scheduled patient locations. Documentation for subsequent, discharge, evaluation/recertification, and resumption-of-care visits must be completed within 24 hours, with other required documentation submitted according to company requirements. Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a PTA in an acute setting and hold a current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment. Home care experience is desired. A valid driver’s license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver are required. The position involves frequent driving, walking, bending, standing, sitting, stretching/reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be available. Transitional work may include answering phones, filing, computer work/data entry, training or continuing education, reviewing safety materials, and other tasks within assigned restrictions.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an acute setting.
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with the employee listed as a driver.
Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Knowledge of therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments and identify situations and handle them with an appropriate solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined work ethic, with the ability to prioritize and be timely.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy services in patients’ homes according to the Physical Therapist’s plan of care and within the applicable scope of practice.
Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress.
Perform prescribed physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, and water.
Assess functional problems and provide interventions in coordination with the Physical Therapist to improve patient functional status.
Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, coworkers, and schedulers, including reporting changes as needed.
Participate in case conferences to coordinate care and in all on-call requirements.
Recommend prosthetic or orthotic devices, evaluate patients’ devices, make minor adjustments, or recommend modifications.
Educate staff on specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate.
Educate patients and families on therapy techniques, safety measures, supportive activities, and proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Listen to patients and family members and foster their independence to help prevent dependence on the agency.
Complete accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocols and Medicare and federal guidelines, documenting treatment, assessments, and patient education.
Complete chart audits at the agency location when requested.
Document subsequent, discharge, evaluation/recertification, and resumption-of-care visits within 24 hours and submit required documentation within company deadlines.
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Participate in orientation and training of new employees.
Drive to patients’ primary locations for scheduled visits and attend assigned visit locations daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.